If "'''disconnect the finger scanner'''" is something you would like to know how to do, read on...
- Follow the HP instructions on how to '''remove the DVD drive''': Mainly disconnect the AC, turn the laptop around. Remove the battery, remove the wireless/memory cover. You will see a small shiny prong sticking out, unscrew it and then push it out (towards the DVD drive).
- '''After the DVD drive is out''' look at the opening (with a flashlight if needed) and you will see the fingerprint reader and connector. With a correct tool (in my case a small, long and thin, bent nose plier)''' disconnect the thin cable.'''
- Now you can either '''tape''' the end of it '''and/or push it to the back''' or tape it close to the connector.